Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Feb. 18

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Feb. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

a. Approval of the February 4, 2025 Houston Housing Authority Board Meeting Minutes

b. Approval of the February 6, 2025 Houston Housing Authority Special Board Meeting Minutes c. Approval of the February 13, 2025 Houston Housing Authority Special Board Meeting Minutes

IV. Introduction of the interpreters.

V. Public Comments (To Make Comments during the Public Comments Section – Please add your name to the sign-in sheet when you enter the Board Meeting)

VI. Old Business

a. Resolution No. 3858: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the Houston Housing Authority to take such actions necessary or convenient to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding with Columbia Independence Heights, LLC and proceed with procurement of a developer for the development of Independence Heights II (the “Project”), to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of the Project, and the execution of all required documents therefor.

VII. New Business

b. Resolution No. 3861: Consideration and/or take action for the incoming President and CEO of the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) to assume all duties, roles, and responsibilities granted to the Interim President and CEO for HHA and all HHA Entities/Affiliates.

c. Resolution No. 3862: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to write off vacant tenant accounts from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

d. Resolution No. 3863: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to write vacant tenant accounts for April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.

e. Resolution No. 3864: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to write off vacant tenant accounts for July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.

f. Resolution No. 3865: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Waste Management for Solid Waste Removal Services.

g. Resolution No. 3866: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to authorize the implementation of a Credit Card Policy to ensure transparency and prevent abuse as it relates to Houston Housing Authority (HHA) operations.

h. Resolution No. 3867: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to authorize the implementation of a Fleet Policy to ensure that the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) vehicle rules are followed and that the use of the vehicles adheres to guidelines and policy.

i. Resolution No. 3868: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Omega Builders Group LP to replace the Trash Chute located at 75 Lyerly Senior Development in the amount of $142,655.00.

VIII. Convene an Executive Session to discuss:

▪ Personnel matters in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code

▪ Legal issues in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code

▪ Real estate matters in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code

IX. Reconvene Public Session to take action on Executive Session agenda items.

j. Resolution No. 3869: Consideration and/or take action to authorize Houston Housing Authority’s refinance of The Peninsula Park Apartments, located at 4855 West Fuqua Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77045.

k. Resolution No. 3870: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the update of the previously approved lender in Resolution No. 3808 for the August Friendswood transaction.

l. Resolution No. 3871: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the update of the previously approved lender in Resolution No. 3807 for the Augusta North transaction.

m. Resolution No. 3872: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the update of the previously approved lender in Resolution No. 3804 for the Mia LXMI Westchase East transaction.

n. Resolution No. 3873: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the update of the previously approved lender in Resolution No. 3805 for the Mia LXMI Westchase West transaction.

o. Resolution No. 3874: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or authorized representative of the Houston Housing Authority to facilitate the acquisition of The Henry at Jones Road located at or about approximately 11925 Jones Rd., Houston, Texas 77070, and the execution of all required documents therefor.

p. Resolution No. 3875: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or authorized representative of the Houston Housing Authority to facilitate the acquisition of The Henry at Woodland Hills located at or about approximately 14807 Woodland Hills Dr., Humble, Texas 77396 and the execution of all required documents therefor.

X. Adjournment

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